Explosive device disrupts East Carbon High homecoming

On Sept. 19, Sunnyside police officer Kelly Maynes responded to a report of a pipe bomb at East Carbon High School. With assistance from local emergency personnel, Maynes evacuated the school and a search was conducted for other explosives. No other devices were discovered. The investigation indicated two firebombs were thrown near the east entry of the school. The incident is believed to have occurred early Friday morning. The devices appear to be homemade. Evidence collected at the scene has been submitted to the Utah Crime Laboratory for analysis. To report information about the crime, residents call the Sunnyside Police Department at 888-4444 or the Price dispatch center at 637-0893.